jewelry

A remarkable hoard of gold jewelry dating back 3,500 years has been unearthed during archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Kolona on the Greek island of Aegina. This exceptional discovery, announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture, provides a fascinating new glimpse into the wealth, elite identity, and extensive trade networks of the Middle Bronze Age Aegean. The glittering finds were made during the 2025 excavation season led by the University of Salzburg in cooperation with the Austrian Archaeological Institute in Athens. The research team, directed by Professor Alexander Sokolicek and supervised by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus and Islands, made the discovery while exploring a large stone-built structure located just outside the defensive wall of the Middle